I gotta get some new boots. I'd have to say the best boots I ever had was the old Danner pronghorns. Since then I've had a lot of different boots. A couple years ago I tried some Cabelas pinnacle zip up boots, and I will have to say they were extremely comfortable, and fairly lightweight for a boot that tall. They only complaint I had was that they were about as waterproof as a pair of tennis shoes. The past couple years ice just been buying Bogs and I go through about 2 pair a year. I seen Cabelas has a new pinnacle snake boot. The only thing holding me back from buying a pair is that they've got the Boa lacing system. I just ain't too sure about that. Anybody have any experience with this lace system? They claim it's the latest and greatest thing but I think it's just a sales gimmick. If it does work and they fit anything like the old pinnacles I wouldn't hesitate to get a pair.
BOA is a client of mine - great company that stands behind their stuff. They sell a little over $20 mil. Year - not a fad. Most popular lacing system in the snowboarding world and boarders are tough on their gear.
I've got golf shoes, mt bike shoes and 2 pair of hiking boots with BOA - love em.
I have the boa system on my LL Bean upland boot and that system is the bomb! I did order the Cabelas snake Boot with the boa system and I have decided to send them back. After wearing Danners nothing seems to be quite as comfortable. I found the cabelas to be very stiff, they prolly would be fine after break in but with the Danners they were broke in right out of the box.
Good Luck!
Alright thanks guys. I think I'm gonna give em a try.
I had the Pinnacle snake boots too a couple of years ago. Leaked awful but they were comfortable. Let me know how these work out.
I changed my mind on sending these boots back to Cabelas. I loved the design and look (Mossy Oak Obsession) and the boa sysem is awesome!!! But they were stiff....... so when I decided I was going to keep these boots I filled them up with water to see if they were indeed water proof and they were... (I was hoping it would also help with the stiffness.) So I started the process of breaking them in by taking short hikes and wearing them around the house...... I'm glad I decided to put in the extra time to break these in as they are becoming more comfortable each time I put them on. I have found while breaking them in , by just using the buckles at the top of the boots and not tighten the boa system and its almost like wearing rubber boots..... When totally broken in I will use the boa system to tighten as needed. I'm glad I changed my mind.
I have them and love them. I've owned 10 pairs of snake boots over the years and they are the most comfortable I have ever worn.
Danner discontinued their best boot.?.!